Development Manager, Development & Investment

Foundry Commercial•Dallas, TX

11h

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Development Manager to join the Foundry Commercial Development and Investment. The expectation is for the Development Manager to partner with the Development and Investment team, as well as the larger Development Management team to assist in the evaluation, pitching and proposal generation of owner representative services for the execution of real estate projects. These projects vary in scope and size. The proficiency to manage a wide array of clients and projects executing simultaneously while still communicating effectively is key. The Development Manager is expected to be comfortable in a presentation as well as be able to proficiently execute multiple projects. Experience level should be approximately 5 years of experience with a focus on general and site contracting and or experience in a civil engineer or consultant type role as well as proficient in the real estate development processes, including but not limited to: site selection/review, zoning verification, geotechnical evaluation, environmental evaluation, site plan review, budgeting, scheduling, construction document understanding,

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) and a minimum of 5 years of related experience and/or training.
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex business documents as well as construction documents
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive issues
Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches and articles using distinctive style
Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, top management and/or public groups
Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with employees and client groups to take desired action
Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles.
Able to forecast and prepare budgets.

Responsibilities

Manages all phases of project development process including managing the pre-development process, entitlements, design, construction, occupancy, quality control, staffing, and budget management
Ability to communicate effectively and partner with consultants, brokers, vendors, design professionals and contractors
Interfaces with clients to define project requirements
Establishes project work plan and deadlines
Creates persuasive presentations that meet the project’s objectives
Tracks progress of projects against goals, objectives, timelines, and budgets, and generates reports on status
Monitors expenses to ensure they fall within the prescribed budget
Manages all facets of project design, construction, and occupancy
Manages project team by providing direction and leadership
Facilitate client meetings regarding project matters
Works closely with other functional areas of the organization, project contractors, consultants, internal team members, external collaborators, customers and suppliers